Mill River Home Inspections, Inc.

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About

I have been a contractor for over 30 years and this has enabled me to see systems and components of a home that may be faulty or unsafe. I have worked on many homes from building additions, framing homes, kitchens, bathrooms and you name it. I can see what needs to be fixed and I can give you some reasonable estimates as to how much you should spend for any repairs. I not only inspect but I can give you advice on how to handle a problem after I am gone. I enjoy making connections and meeting new people. It is my pleasure to help customers understand the condition of the inspected homes they are looking at. Some problems are not obvious and I enjoy passing on my lifelong expertise to help my clients make sound decisions about purchasing a home. Also, I have always had an interest in building and I like going to new homes and seeing how they are laid out and designed.

Overview

Hired 150 times

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4 employees

15 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Credit card.

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2017

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Property Type

House

Condo/Apartment

Townhouse

Reason for inspection

Property ownership change

Property updated

Routine checkup

Insurance requirement

Home features

Attic

Basement

Chimney

Crawl space

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Jordan H.

Aug 29, 2015

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Why do you hire a home inspector? To save you from financial ruin and an unbelievable amount of unforeseen work/stress. Ken is the only reason we are finally closing on our dream home Tuesday morning on a home we are so proud and excited to buy... And we avoided spending, or I should say wasting, $150,000 on a subpar gut rehab done by a "Quick flipper" Who calls himself a "contractor" Don't risk complicating your life and ruining it by getting duped. Hire Ken to mitigate all risk in your transaction. I should mention upfront that both times I needed him to inspect a home for me he managed to do it with little notice and he drove at least an hour and a half or two hours each way to make it to me. He's exactly what you want in a home inspector. Caring, modern, experienced. The next time you wonder whether spending the extra money on a home inspector is actually worth it, remember the review that told you that this man save me at least 150K. He helped us see things like how the seller had demonstrated corner cutting that was unexplainable and so obviously unacceptable. The siding was even touching the dirt on the ground, causing moisture to wick up through the plywood walls. All the wood throughout the entire ranch home was warped. While the seller blamed his subcontractor, Ken knew the real reason: moisture. Ken has what a good home inspector needs â of course you need someone with integrity and expertise. However what he others on top is an unshakable drive to get up every day and make a difference in people's lives in a real way you can feel. After working with Ken you and your significant other can make a better decision to either run for the hills or run to your mortgage broker or bank to make a happy decision after inspecting the house. Instead of a nightmare, we are moving into a house that is $100K less and actually turnkey. So turnkey in fact, that it has endless hot water with a tankless high efficient furnace and water heater in one, that has a 12"x18 wall mounted furnace beauty like I've never seen before. We don't even have to touch the toilets to flush. Patience + home inspector = dreams coming true. These are my two prerequisite and rule for the equation for anyone buying a home who wants a relatively stress-free transaction - as little as it could be anyway. He is somebody who I have hired multiple times and have recommended to every real estate agent in my area.

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Gregory B.

Jun 11, 2014

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May 24, 2016

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Leanne D.

Aug 29, 2017

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Paul M.

May 17, 2016

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Ken is a great home inspector. I researched many inspectors prior to hiring one and he had the most thorough reports. He is honest and tells you what really needs attention and what doesn't. Any special requests to be added on the report he will do. His prices are comparable to other inspectors but much more through. My agent actually has begun to use Ken for his clients inspections. It is much easier to negotiate when the items of concern are mentioned in the inspection report.

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Kenneth Askildsen

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge by the sq. ft. -
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A new home owner is invited to walk along with me during the inspection. I will point out and explain all issues of concern. He will walk away with enough ammunition to make a sound decision concerning his home purchase.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I go to an "American Society of Home Inspectors" ASHI meeting every month to discuss details concerning building components. My life long training comes from 30 years in the contracting business.